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Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

Published: Jan 27, 2016 · Modified: Jan 5, 2020 by Anna 18 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups - classic dish with a twist! Spinach lasagna roll-ups are easy, delicious, elegant and fun to eat! 

We love lasagna, but if you are short on time you can make our Easy Lasagna Soup or turn this dish into a quick skillet pasta with my One-Pan Lasagna.

Overhead shot of lasagna roll-ups in baking dish and one on plate with fork.

SPINACH LASAGNA ROLL UPS

It's the end of January and I have Valentine's Day and our Anniversary on my mind. I am in full prep mode for our special month. Our favorite dishes will happen and the desserts that we love. One of our favorite foods is definitely lasagna. We love Italian food and lasagna seems to be the most popular dish. Today, we are taking it to a new level. With just a simple twist, our lasagna turns into elegant roll-ups that are perfect to be served for a romantic meal or celebratory family dinner. It's so easy, you can make it on a weeknight or during a lazy weekend!

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Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups Ingredients:

  • oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • ground beef
  • onion
  • garlic
  • Italian seasoning
  • dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • crushed tomatoes
  • ricotta cheese
  • egg
  • fresh spinach
  • mozzarella
  • Parmesan

Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups in a baking dish.

How to make Lasagna Roll-Ups?

  • To make the sauce: cook ground beef until no longer pink. Add seasoning, chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, stir in and simmer.
  • Spread 4 to 5 tablespoons of sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Mix together ricotta cheese, egg and spinach. Reserve half a cup of mozzarella and half a cup of Parmesan for topping. Add the rest of both cheeses to the ricotta mixture and stir in.
  • Cook noodles (according to package instructions) until al dente.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture on each noodle. Spread with an offset spatula or a spoon. Top with 1 tablespoon or so of meat sauce. Roll each noodle and place in prepared casserole dish.
  • Top each roll up with remaining cheese mixture and meat sauce. Top with reserved mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover loosely with foil ( make sure it does not touch the toppings) and bake for 30 minutes.

Side shot of one lasagna roll-up on plate.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Yes! The lasagna roll-ups can be prepared and baked ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months. You can prepare the dish and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking. You can store leftovers in a closed container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

What to serve with Lasagna Roll-Ups?

These lasagna roll-ups are so elegant yet so easy to make. If you want to impress your loved one or make a bit of a fancy dinner for your family to celebrate a special moment, add this recipe to your menu. Pair it with the Perfect Caesar Salad and a side of our One-Hour Skillet Focaccia for one satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Lasagna Roll-Ups variations:

  • meatless: use sauteed mushrooms in place of meat for the umami flavor in the sauce; you can also use tofu crumbles
  • low-carb: use zucchini or eggplant slices in place of noodles
  • quick and easy: use store-bought spaghetti sauce in place of crushed tomatoes and seasoning and use penne, bow tie or any other bite-size pasta to turn this recipe into a casserole.

More Pasta Recipes:

  • Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta
  • Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara
  • Garlic Butter Mushroom Shrimp Pasta

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Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups in a baking dish.

Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

Author: Anna
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups - classic dish with a twist! Spinach lasagna roll ups are easy, delicious, elegant and fun to eat!
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 842 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • 8 oz ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2.5 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 leaves handfuls fresh spinach about 2 cups
  • 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large saucepan, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and oregano. Stir in. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir in. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, stir in and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the onions are soft.
  • Remove meat sauce from heat. Spread 4 to 5 tablespoons or sauce on the bottom of a 13" x 9" casserole dish. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and egg. Stir until smooth. Add spinach and stir in. Reserve half a cup of mozzarella and half a cup of Parmesan for topping. Add the rest of both cheeses to ricotta mixture and stir in. The mixture should be thick.
  • Cook noodles (according to package instructions) until al dente.
  • Place cooked noodles on a large baking sheet. Place 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture on each noodle. Spread with an offset spatula or a spoon.
  • Top with 1 tablespoon or so of meat sauce. Keep it away from the edges of noodles, for neat roll-ups. Roll each noodle and place in prepared casserole dish.
  • Top each roll up with about a tablespoon of remaining cheese mixture and meat sauce. Top with reserved mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover loosely with foil ( make sure it does not touch the toppings) and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let stand in room temperature for 10 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 697mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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  1. Eileen says

    July 17, 2019 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    Made these with the kiddos last night. So much more approachable then full blown lasagna. But the same flavor was there!!

    Reply
  2. Laura says

    February 04, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun and elegant dish!

    Reply
  3. Nutmeg Nanny says

    January 30, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    These lasagna rollups look awesome! They are the perfect way to sneak in (or just use up!) all that spinach I have sitting in my fridge.

    Reply
  4. kita says

    January 30, 2016 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    allll the carbs!!! Oh man these roll ups are calling my name! I love spinach - and I love mixing it into all my carbalicious dishes!

    Reply
  5. Maryanne says

    January 29, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    Love it! I've actually never had lasagna roll ups. These look absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  6. Andi says

    January 29, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    This lasagna looks delicious! It will surely be a hit in our house! Will definitely try this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Dorothy says

    January 29, 2016 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    Not only is the food pretty, the kitchenware is pretty, too! This makes a memorable meal.

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    January 29, 2016 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    How funny my husband and I were just talking about having lasagna for vday!

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    These look delightful and right up my ally. I am a big fan of lasagna and these roll-ups look like the aim to please.

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Absolutely! Thank you, Michelle!

      Reply
  10. Michelle says

    January 28, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe...it looks SO good!! I know my family will love it...definitely adding it to the menu plan!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Fantastic! You will love it, Michelle! Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Joanie says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely a beautiful serving dish. I've just discovered Revol and they have such beautiful pieces, but those lasagna roll-ups are certainly the star of the show. They look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      Yes, their collection is gorgeous! Thank you, Joanie!

      Reply
  12. Erin says

    January 28, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    That is a gorgeous dish! I was just looking for something like that recently but couldn't find anything. Totally checking out Revol! And those are some seriously delicious looking lasagna roll-ups. 🙂

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:58 pm

      You will love it, Erin!

      Reply
  13. Liz says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    I can't believe how quickly Valentine's Day is sneaking up on me!! My husband's 40th is the same month.. Love these fun times of the year!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 28, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      So many celebrations! Yay!

      Reply
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